2026 MM2H and PVIP application and payment process
Introduction: how do MM2H and PVIP applications work?
People considering relocation to Malaysia or a long-term stay often ask:
•How do I apply for MM2H or PVIP?
•When do I pay the fee?
•What to do after provisional approval?
•When should I go to Malaysia?
These are some of the questions we receive most often.
Unlike regular tourist visas and student visas, MM2H/PVIP involves multiple steps from application to approval.
The programmes have also changed in recent years, so older information online may no longer reflect the current requirements.
This article explains the MM2H and PVIP application process, payment stages and the steps after conditional approval, based on the latest information available for 2026.
For detailed programme comparisons, eligibility requirements and document lists, see the following guides.
→Click here for the differences and comparison between MM2H and PVIP
→Click here for details and conditions of MM2H
→Click here for details and conditions of PVIP
MM2H/PVIP application process
First, please check the application conditions for MM2H/PVIP and contact us.
We will review your circumstances and objectives to assess whether an application is suitable.
We will usually confirm:
•Age
•Financial position
•Family composition
•Planned relocation date
•Property-purchase plans
These details help us evaluate your eligibility and recommend the appropriate programme.
If the initial assessment is positive, we will proceed with the formal application and service agreement.
Important: MM2H and PVIP applications involve government-related charges. Certain fees cannot be refunded if an application is cancelled after submission.
Please prepare the documents required by the Malaysian tourism and immigration authorities and send them to us for review.
For details on required documents and conditions, please refer to the article below.
→Click here for details and application documents for MM2H
→Click here for details and application documents for PVIP
To ensure accuracy, we ask you to email all supporting documents to us in advance so that we can check their contents.
Where necessary, we will arrange:
•English translation
•Official certification or authentication
Once the documents are ready, we will submit the formal application to the relevant Malaysian authorities.
After the submitted documents have been reviewed, the Malaysian tourism and immigration authorities will issue a Conditional Approval Letter.
The process usually takes approximately three to six months from submission, although timing may vary because of:
•Programme changes
•Requests for additional documents
•Application volumes and processing capacity
Processing times may vary depending on these factors.
After conditional approval, you must travel to Malaysia within three months of the issue date to complete the final procedures.
After the Conditional Approval Letter has been issued, the following procedures are completed in Malaysia:
•Opening a bank account
•Depositing fixed deposits
•Medical examination
•Insurance enrolment
•Visa issuance
Some cases have been completed in as little as three working days, but we recommend allowing approximately one week.
Our partner staff can accompany and assist you with:
•Opening a bank account
•Depositing fixed deposits
•Medical examination
•Insurance enrolment
This support helps the local procedures proceed smoothly.
We will then hold your passport temporarily and complete the pass-endorsement process with the Immigration Department.
You do not need to accompany us for the endorsement submission.
→Click here for the Malaysian Immigration Department’s MM2H page
Frequently asked questions about MM2H/PVIP application
Q. Can I apply by myself?
Previously, it was possible to apply as an individual, but after the system change, applications can only be made through an authorized agency.
Please note that agency fees are set based on government standards.
Q. Do I need to travel to Malaysia after conditional approval?
Yes.
Travel to the country is required for opening a bank account, making fixed deposits, medical examinations, visa issuance, etc.
Q. How long does it take from application to approval?
It depends on the timing and the status of system changes, but it is usually around 3 to 6 months.
Q. Which should I choose, MM2H or PVIP?
It depends on your asset situation and purpose of migration.
The system comparison is explained in detail in the article below.
→Click here for a comparison article between MM2H and PVIP
Free consultation now available
We provide complete MM2H and PVIP application support for our clients.
•System comparison
•Eligibility assessment
•Required-document guidance
•Application management
•Malaysia travel support
•Bank account opening support
•Property viewings and purchase procedures
We can coordinate the entire process through one point of contact.
We are also receiving more enquiries relating to:
•Educational migration
•Asset diversification
•Long-term stay base
•Immigration to Southeast Asia
Our team will explain the appropriate route based on your plans and circumstances.
Please feel free to contact us.
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